Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 14 March 1967, Hilbert, Wisconsin

This document is a collection of records pertaining to a UFO sighting reported on March 14, 1967, near Hilbert, Wisconsin. The primary witness, a 45-year-old drainage contractor, reported observing a solid, red-orange, half-moon shaped object for approximately 15 minutes. The witness noted that the object was brighter than the brightest star, with a brightness comparable to red-hot iron, and that it emitted a slight humming noise. According to the witness, the object moved from east to west and back east, appeared to stand still, and disappeared and reappeared twice. The witness was in a car moving at 65 mph at the time of the sighting. The report includes a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information questionnaire, a letter from Colonel James C. Manatt of the Foreign Technology Division requesting further information, and a staff message from the 20th Air Division at Truax Field. The official conclusion recorded by the Air Force was that the object was 'Aircraft (possible).' The witness expressed a personal belief that the object was man-operated and possibly electrically powered, stating that he would not call anyone a liar if they claimed to have seen a flying saucer.